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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
4
At midnight the Vahey men learned Mr. Olney would not accept the nomination. Conservative Democrats said leaders such as Colonel Gaston and Josiah Quincy had urged Olney to accept if the convention conferred it.
Miss Ann Pearsons of Northfield Vermont describes an eczema outbreak beginning in fall that left her face and neck raw and oozing. After trying three doctors with no relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months, then occasional Resolvent Pills to cleanse the bloodstream, and recovered.
Advertises Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Pill complete external and internal treatment for all skin and hair issues. Claims to prevent hair loss soothe irritated scalps destroy parasites and nourish roots on a healthy scalp. Free mail order from Potter Chemical Corp Sole Proprietors Featon MA.
Dr William R Brown advertises COLONIAL REMEDY a safe homoeopathic treatment for alcoholism. It claims to destroy the diseased appetite and build nerve strength, to be administered without patient knowledge, and offers private consultations at 180 Tremont Street Boston with free confidential advice and samples. Price is $1.00.
A modest crowd welcomed Senator James H. Vahey amid red fire and noise as his bandwagon rolled to the Quincy House. Notables present included James Donovan ex congressman Kelcher and several politicians, though overall enthusiasm appeared limited.
A Democratic gathering at the Quincy House drew politicians including Colonel A C Drinkwater who bets on Bryan’s win. Roosevelt’s debate performance is called a factor in the national race. Attendees included James W Synan John M Meaney McNary Lomasney Donoghue Davenport and other rising party figures.
At Aqueduct on September 30 Wise Mason captured an easy victory in the Belle Rose selling stake for 2 year olds over six furlongs. The race showcased a dull program with Wise Mason finishing first under steady handling.
A large fire at the Whitney factory and surrounding tenements on Winchester and Edgerly places endangers residents. Firefighters battled flames as occupants escaped. a 65 year old woman, Mrs. McLoughlin, was treated as the setting worsened. Several workers fled through windows while others carried out residents amid smoke and chaos. A missing six year old boy from the Cassell family is feared lost in the blaze.
Jacob Noble a waiter risked his life to rescue ten people from a multi dwelling fire at 31 33 and 35 Winchester street. He carried to safety his sister Marion Noble his mother and other residents including the Steele and McKavan group while smoke and flames filled the building. He and William Harris helped reach the lingering occupants despite peril.
William R Hearst, head of the Independence national committee, delivers a brief speech attacking Senator Foraker of Ohio and Governor Charles M Haskell of Oklahoma. He cites letters from John D Archbold with large deposits and comments on President Roosevelt defending his stance and future opposition if given the chance.
Ella Paige Adams of Roxbury married Ster Scott Sawyer of Somerville at 7 AM in Somerville following a failed appendicitis operation. The ceremony was led by Rev. William Pierson as Sawyer, aged years, lay near death at the hospital. Sawyer was a Somerville native and a former Boston Public Library attendant.
J Henry Donovan and Katherine A Curran joined in marriage yesterday at St Francis de Sales Church Charles town in a high mass ceremony. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home 27 Pearl Street with music from a ladies string orchestra. The couple left for New York and plan a Hudson River honeymoon voyage, returning to 98 Dakota Street after December 1.
Six Westminster College sophomores in New Wilmington Pennsylvania were arrested after they pasted a poster titled Advice to Freshmen on store windows sidewalks trees telephone poles doors houses and college buildings attracting local cleanup and disciplinary action.
At the Canadian Pacific Railroad office and the machinists headquarters in Montreal no news of a settlement or strike end had been received by noon.
William Manley of 36 Winchester Street with William F. Raney and Michael Cas helped rescue family members from a blaze in a neighboring building. Manley, returning home, heard an explosion and rushed back inside to save his wife.
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